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Calypso Pork Chops (recipes)


Calypso Pork Chop

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



1teaspoon paprika

1/2teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon ground allspice

4center-cut pork loin chops (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut 3/4 inch thick

5tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided

2tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons seeded, chopped jalapeño peppers,* divided

1tablespoon vegetable oil

1-1/2teaspoons grated fresh ginger, divided

1teaspoon sugar

1ripe medium papaya, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded

1/4cup finely diced red bell pepper

Additional chopped jalapeño pepper for garnish









Preparation:





1.Combine paprika, thyme, salt and allspice in small bowl; rub over both sides of pork chops with fingers. Place chops in large resealable food storage bag.2.Combine 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons jalapeños, oil, 1 teaspoon ginger and sugar in small bowl; pour over chops. Seal bag tightly, turning to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.3.Chop enough papaya into 1/4-inch pieces to measure 1-1/2 cups; set aside. Combine papaya, bell pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons jalapeños and 1/2 teaspoon ginger in another small bowl. Cover; refrigerate until serving.4.Prepare grill for direct cooking.5.Drain chops; discard marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium coals 10 to 12 minutes or until pork is juicy and barely pink in center, turning halfway through grilling time. Serve chops topped with papaya mixture. Garnish, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe







Sodium

108 mg







Protein

33 g







Fiber

1 g







Carbohydrate

7 g







Cholesterol

108 mg







Saturated Fat

5 g







Total Fat

13 g







Calories from Fat

43 %







Calories

290









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

4-1/2







Fruit

1/2